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Mischief: meaning, definitions and examples

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mischief

 

[ หˆmษชstสƒษชf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

causing trouble

Behaving in a way that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage. Mischief can range from harmless pranks to more serious acts of vandalism or disobedience.

Synonyms

misbehavior, naughtiness, prank

Examples of usage

  • He's always getting up to mischief with his friends.
  • The children were caught making mischief in the classroom.
Context #2 | Noun

playful behavior

Playful or mischievous behavior, especially by children. It often involves harmless fun or teasing.

Synonyms

playfulness, prankishness, teasing

Examples of usage

  • The puppy's mischief was endearing to everyone in the family.
  • She couldn't help but smile at the mischief in her son's eyes.
Context #3 | Noun

magical element

In literature or folklore, mischief can refer to a magical or supernatural quality that causes trouble or chaos. It is often associated with trickster characters or mischievous spirits.

Synonyms

magic, supernatural, trickster

Examples of usage

  • The mischievous fairy sprinkled mischief dust on the townspeople, causing all sorts of chaos.
  • Legend has it that the old house is haunted by a mischievous spirit.

Translations

Translations of the word "mischief" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น travessura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฐเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unfug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kenakalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒัั‚ะพั‰ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ psota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใŸใšใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท espiรจglerie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ travesura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaramazlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุบุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nezbednost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nezbednosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถไฝœๅ‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagajivost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strรญรฐni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะฝั‚ะตะบั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒšแƒฅแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸฤฑltaqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ travesura

Word origin

The word 'mischief' originated from Middle English 'meschief', which meant 'misfortune' or 'calamity'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include playful or mischievous behavior. In literature, mischief has been a common theme in stories and folklore, often associated with characters who create chaos through their playful antics. The concept of mischief continues to be a popular theme in modern storytelling, adding a sense of fun and unpredictability to narratives.

See also: mischievous, mischievousness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,044 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.